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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
657
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
147,672
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
1224
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Coin Value History
1851 1/2c MS BN
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1851 1/2c MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,400 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,200 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. UNC Details, Net AU50. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage ...
$180
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/8). Mintage 147,672....
$576
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 147,672....
$216
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. Mintage 147,672....
$276
1851 1/2 C Half Cent, C-1, B-1, R.1 -- 5% Clipped Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS....
$576
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage 147,672....
$263
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 147,672....
$149
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 147,672....
$228
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (83/405). Mintage 147,672. ...
$217
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (42/758). PCGS Population: (2/17). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$154
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Population: 9 in 65 Brown, 2 finer (9/23).Ex: Heritage (3/2003), lot 50...
$2,040
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS60 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/432). PCGS Population: (0/11). MS60. Mintage 147,672. ...
$180
1851 1/2c PCGS VF35
$90
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th Collection. NGC Census: (12/720). PCGS Population: (0/12). Mintage ...
$84
1851 1/2 C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 147,672....
$61
1851 1/2 C VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/582). PCGS Population (3/579). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$53
1851 1/2 C VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/540). PCGS Population (0/547). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$56
1851 1/2 C VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/446). PCGS Population (0/408). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$62
1851 1/2 C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. C-1. NGC Census: (0/422). PCGS Population (2/375). Mintage: 147,672. Numi...
$64
1851 1/2C --Corroded--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. C-1. NGC Census: (0/387). PCGS Population (0/327). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedi...
$45
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1849 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1850 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $55 – $9,000
1850 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $2,000 – $7,200
1850 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $38,000 – $72,000
1851 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $400 – $2,160
1851 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $650 – $24,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1854 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
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